Abstract
Engineering questions objective Advanced driver assistant systems are safety relevant, so they will affect testing and certification process more and more. New requirements for homologation are under development in different regions. Because of the safety relevance, it is necessary to find a way of inspection during the lifetime of a vehicle. The current process for PTI doesn’t cover testing of ADAS, so innovative approach is necessary. Methodology. With increasing introduction of ADAS-systems and automation of driving functions, the focus of requirements for homologation and/or certification is on proper function of sensors, activators and the hardware and software of the systems. The conformity might be demonstrated by testing and simulation, functional safety and cyber security of the electronic systems have to be checked as well. On board systems for checking of the functions will be obligatory in future and there are different ideas how to use such OBD systems during lifetime. Until now the check of electronic onboard systems is only used in PTI (periodical inspection) for emissions, an innovative approach for ADAS is necessary either as a part of the 3rd-party PTI and/or the frequent or continuous check of safety systems. The different options will be presented. First results Several proposals of the different stakeholders are in the loop now. Because of the safety relevance, a 3rd-party system seems to be appropriate. But the current PTI-process needs improvement regarding instrumentation and qualification of the inspectors. Access to vehicle related information about the electronic systems is mandatory and a harmonization of interfaces is necessary as well. It is necessary to implement such “life-time-approach” as soon as possible as an integrated process, which starts with harmonized homologation requirements and a proper follow up until the end-of-life of a vehicle. Limitations: Study is related to road vehicles of distinct categories, equipped with ADAS and used on public roads under the road conditions of developed countries, aspects of off-road use not covered Conclusion: A new approach is necessary to confirm the compliance of advanced systems during lifetime to keep the safety on roads on a level which is accepted by the society